Seeking a detail-oriented and reliable MCS Associate Quality Assurance professional to join our team onsite in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is a long-term (3-year) contract role with standard business hours and limited overtime.
The ideal candidate will have prior GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team environment. This role focuses on sampling and inspecting raw materials and components, reviewing documentation for quality compliance, and supporting day-to-day quality operations.
location: Newbury Park, California
job type: Contract
salary: $25.80 - 30.36 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Perform sampling and inspection of raw materials and components
- Review and verify documentation for GMP compliance (e.g., equipment logs, maintenance records)
- Operate and maintain equipment such as Toledo balances, drum lifts, and pallet jacks
- Safely maneuver large containers, including lifting drums weighing 50+ pounds
- Record, compute, and manage data accurately in GMP documentation systems
- Ensure compliance with aseptic techniques, gowning procedures, and safety standards
- Collaborate effectively as part of a team and manage tasks independently
- Maintain training records and follow internal SOPs
qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree OR
- Associate's degree and 4 years of directly related experience OR
- High school diploma / GED and 6 years of directly related experience
- Previous GMP experience
- Must be able to lift and maneuver 50+ pounds
- Must pass a vision assessment (required for inspection work)
- Comfortable working around raw materials and components (no lab work required)
- General understanding of aseptic techniques, cGMPs, gowning, sampling procedures
- Proficient in computer applications including documentation systems, spreadsheets, and databases
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated time management, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline OR
- Associate's degree in a scientific discipline with 3 years of experience in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical environment OR
- 3 years of experience in a regulated biotech/pharma manufacturing or QA role
skills: Biology, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Raw Materials
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
